DID YOU KNOW There are moments when emotion rises so quickly that it seems to take possession of the whole person. Fear predicts disaster, anger demands immediate action, and grief convinces us that nothing will ever be right again. At other times, we move in the opposite direction. We suppress emotion, calculate every possibility, andContinue reading “When Prayer Stands Between Feeling and Reason”
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When Wonder Returns to Worship
As the Day Begins “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God.” — John 7:17 Morning Meditation Jesus teaches that spiritual understanding does not begin merely with intellectual curiosity. It begins with a willing heart. The phrase “will do His will” describes someone who isContinue reading “When Wonder Returns to Worship”
Wisdom Knows When to Step Away
The Bible in a Year “A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.” —Proverbs 27:12 As we journey through the Bible this year, Proverbs continually reminds us that wisdom is more than possessing information. Biblical wisdom teaches us how to recognize what is happening, anticipate whereContinue reading “Wisdom Knows When to Step Away”
When Need Becomes Pressure
In the Life of Christ “Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed.” — Mark 3:7 When I walk beside Jesus through Mark 3:7–12, I am struck by how little His ministry resembles the peaceful religious scenes we sometimes imagine. Jesus is not sitting undisturbed beside the waterContinue reading “When Need Becomes Pressure”
The Wisdom That Keeps Listening
The Bible in a Year A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels. Proverbs 1:5 As we continue walking through the Bible in a year, Proverbs reminds us that wisdom is not merely something we possess; it is something we keep receiving. The trulyContinue reading “The Wisdom That Keeps Listening”
Courageous Truth in a Timid Age
As the Day Begins “Speak every man truth with his neighbor; for we are members one of another.” Ephesians 4:25 Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 4:25 is simple enough for a child to understand, yet strong enough to correct an entire church: truth must govern the relationships of God’s people. The Greek word behind “truth” isContinue reading “Courageous Truth in a Timid Age”
When God Is Working Where We Cannot See Him
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? God does not need favorable circumstances to accomplish His will. The story of the ark in 1 Samuel 5 reminds us that God’s authority is never limited by human control. The Philistines thought they had captured Israel’s sacred object, but they misunderstood what stood before them. The ark ofContinue reading “When God Is Working Where We Cannot See Him”
Truth That Keeps the Soul Steady
As the Day Ends “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.” Titus 1:9 As the day ends, Titus 1:9 calls us back to the quiet strength of truth. Paul tells Titus that spiritual leaders must holdContinue reading “Truth That Keeps the Soul Steady”
When Opposition May Reveal God Is Moving
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? Resistance often appears when God begins rebuilding something important. When Jeshua and Zerubbabel returned to Jerusalem in Ezra 3, the city still carried the scars of exile and destruction. Yet in the middle of brokenness, the people rebuilt the altar and restored worship before the temple foundation was evenContinue reading “When Opposition May Reveal God Is Moving”
When the Heart Learns to Test the Voices
As the Day Ends “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God.” — 1 John 4:1 As the day quiets around us, Scripture gently reminds believers that not every spiritual voice leads toward Christ. Some experiences may appear emotional, exciting, or deeply moving, yet John teaches us to examineContinue reading “When the Heart Learns to Test the Voices”